I think the best combination is Record 11 speed with a chorus 11 speed cassette as record cassettes are very exepnsive. I really can't see the justification for SR especially the cassettes except for top level racer. Every time you ride you'll end up thinking that just cost me.

That's funny I think that about restaurant food. That dumb steak and wine just cost me 1/3 of a DA cassette haha. I never regret getting top of line parts, only mid range parts that make me want to upgrade. I end up thinking "this could be lighter and I'm going to spend even more since I didn't do it right the first time".

Here's a different option to think about - a 1x11 would be the lightest option depending on components you choose. This is a WW forum, afterall.

Last summer I built up a whole new bike and I went with D-A because I wanted 180mm cranks with 50/34 compact gears. If I known then what I do now, I would be looking very, very hard at a 1x11 set up. The gearing range could be plenty wide for me and with enough gears so as not to have any large gaps.

Given SRAM lanched XX1 for mountain bikes, I suspect a similar tech 1x11 for road bikes will be out soon. If you don't have to upgrade now, you might wait for that option.

Given todays components, I'd do Campy (S-R, R or Chorus) 11 speed on the rear (cassette, deraileur, and shifter) then Specialized S-Works or Lightning carbon cranks up front. I'd then I'd make a light chain guide for up front. I'm not sure what options there are for a light brake only lever.

The EPS Record group is fabulous. If you can swing it, you should go for it.

Personally, I like it better than Di2 (which I was really worried would not be possible, because Di2 is unreal. Damn Shimano). The Campagnolo controls are better and the fit and finish of Campagnolo carries-over from all of the 'manual' groups. Also, while e 7900 version of the SRM is really nice, the SRM for Record is a piece of art.

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